A writeup on coco i tought i`d share with yall
first of all
what is coco?
Coco coir is the outside layer of husk that surrounds the shell of the coconut. After coconuts are harvested, the fibrous husk is removed from the coconut seed. From this husk, three main horticultural coir products can be produced: coir chips, coir fiber or coir pith/dust. Coir dust retains water well while the fibers and chips help with air space and drainage.
There are many brands and types of coco coir available on the market. I recommend that you use only buffered coir products, as coco coir naturally contains a lot of sodium ions that cling to the coco coir like a magnet.
The buffering process involves pre-soaking with a buffering solution high in calcium, which displaces the sodium and balances the naturally occurring potassium. After the soaking period the media is washed with water, which removes the displaced sodium, leaving the calcium in the coir. This buffering process prevents unwanted draw down or ‘lockout’ of calcium and magnesium, and avoids sodium toxicity issues. These selections of coir products are made from high quality coconuts and use unique buffering processes to ensure the health of your crop.
need to list for growing in coco:
- To have the time for it
- To understand the wet/dry cycle
- To possess a pH pen, properly calibrated and use it every watering. Strips are not good enough, buy a pen.
AFN PH meter Reviews and Ratings
- to be prepared to spend money on nutrients.
- to be growing in pots, either under lights or outdoors.
The advantages of using coco - perlite mix with marijuana:
- Drainage. With this mix it is difficult to over-water once the plants roots are established. This is a big plus for new growers as over-watering is the most common mistake made by new growers, especially those who have planted in peat. Those growing in colder climates will benefit from the faster watering cycle as it facilitates more opportunities to adjust the Nutrient supply-
- The lightness of the growing medium allows the roots more access to Oxygen.
- regular root flushing - taking the medium back to neutral and removing salts produced by used nutrients. This mix allow a rapid and more efficient flush. Sick cannabis plants can be treated more quickly.
- Tight control over your plants diet.
The disadvantages of using coco - perlite mix with marijuana.
- More watering days.
- Strict pH control is essential.
- The plant is more reliant on you to supply its needs.
- More attention needs to be given when choosing or brewing Nutrients.
Nutrients for growing cannabis in coco - perlite medium.
i will not go into any brands but
your basic needs will be:
- A root stimulant.
- Vegetative nutrients.
- Flowering nutrients.
- Epsom salts or Cal/Mag
- Bud Boosters (optional)
- Molasses (optional)
